The American Cable Association (“ACA”) recently reached out to cable operators that have yet to comply with the FCC’s national emergency alert system (“EAS”) test reporting requirements.  Per ACA’s conversations with FCC staff, the FCC will accept late-filed reports through November 8, 2012.  

The national EAS test was conducted on November 9, 2011.  All EAS providers, including cable operators, were required to complete three forms – one before the national test, one the day of the test, and a final form by December 27, 2011. 

Cable operators who fail to file the required forms face fines up to $37,500 per day ($375,000).  The FCC’s base fine for failure to file a required form is $3,000. 

If you have questions about whether your company filed its required EAS National Test results, please contact Bruce Beard at (314) 394-1535 or bbeard@cm-chi.com.